India
Donadoni to field a new-look Italy
New coach Roberto Donadoni has rested the entire World Cup squad apart from third-choice goalkeeper Marco Amelia.
Kiran Desai in race for Booker Prize
Indian-born author’s novel selected for long list; winner will be declared on October 10 in London.
Good-news stories from India
As India enters its 60th year of Independence, IBNLive brings some stories that would make you smile.
Britain's terror alert downgraded
The terrorist threat level being faced by the UK has been downgraded from critical to severe, after the terror plot was unearthed.
Cease-fire between Israel-Hezbollah
Just before the cease-fire Israel dropped propaganda leaflets on Beirut blaming Hezbollah for the war.
Dementieva lifts Los Angeles crown
Third seed Elena Dementieva wore down Jelena Jankovic 6-3 4-6 6-3 to win the Los Angeles Open on Sunday.
Liverpool outplay Chelsea again
A Crouch header 10 minutes from time gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over a lacklustre Chelsea in the Community Shield.
Back aches? Try swinging on a chair
Swinging on a chair is good for the back, as experts now believe the rocking motion prevents life-long back pain.
ICC to open bids for media rights
ICC will start the process for sale of audio-visual rights between the second half of 2007 and the 2015 World Cup.
Lankans pad up to defend their turf
Sri Lanka are looking to extend their impressive ODI home record when they face South Africa in the tri-series.
Vikram Chandra's Sacred Games out now
Vikram Chandra's much-awaited book Sacred Games is finally out, after six years of intense research.
Maria, Serena stay on course for final
For them to play a dream final, Williams has to beat Jankovic and Sharapova must knock out Dementieva in the semis.
Thierry Henry eyeing 2010 World Cup
The Arsenal captain and French striker will be 32 when the showpiece is held on the African continent.
King Louis walks on four legs
A goat named Louis was crowned King of Ireland in one of the country's oldest festivals.
MGR film drawing audience down south
The 1957 M G Ramachandran starrer Nadodi Mannan has been drawing full houses in Chennai.
Man U aim throwing gauntlet to Chelsea
Manchester United closed the gap on Chelsea last season and will not want to be second-best for long.